Cameron McCarty

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Cameron McCarty

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 1, 2025

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air National Guard

Personal

Birthplace

St. Charles, Mo.

Religion

None

Profession

IT Consultant

Cameron McCarty (also known as Cam) ran in a special election to the St. Louis Board of Aldermen to represent Ward 8 in Missouri. He lost in the special general election on July 1, 2025.

Biography

Cameron McCarty was born in St. Charles, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Air National Guard from 2008 to present. His career experience includes working as an IT consultant.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2025)

General election

Special general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 8

Jami Cox Antwi defeated Shedrick Kelley, Jim Dallas, Alecia Hoyt, and Cameron McCarty in the special general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 8 on July 1, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jami Cox Antwi (Nonpartisan)	54.9	1,072
		Shedrick Kelley (Nonpartisan)	18.2	355
	Submit photo	Jim Dallas (Nonpartisan)	14.3	279
		Alecia Hoyt (Nonpartisan)	10.0	195
		Cameron McCarty (Nonpartisan)	2.1	40
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	10

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,951
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Endorsements

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2024

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 76

Incumbent Marlon Anderson defeated Cameron McCarty in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 76 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marlon Anderson (D)	90.5	10,927
		Cameron McCarty (L)	9.5	1,147

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,074
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 76

Incumbent Marlon Anderson advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 76 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marlon Anderson	100.0	4,854

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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 76

Cameron McCarty advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 76 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cameron McCarty	100.0	10

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2024

Cameron McCarty completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCarty's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I hope to expand and further protect the individual liberties inherent to our humanity. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, but by maintaining a policy of fiscal responsibility and social tolerance on all issues, it is very achievable.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
• Individuals are the largest minority.
• Taxation is theft.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Prison reform, police reform, education reform, "Defend the Guard," build small business, delete the Federal Reserve and 3 letter Agencies, legalization of drugs, legalization of sex work, public transportation.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have had many mentors throughout my life, which I think is a sign of growth. Currently my greatest mentor is Elon Musk. I think he should be named man of the millennium. He is the only celebrity with his integrity still intact. He is a problem solver. He is doing really revolutionary things for earth, society, and humanity.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

V for Vendetta, Mr. Robot, The Patriot.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Trust. Elected officials work for the people who elected them, not special interest groups. Once a politician operates for lobbyists, all integrity is lost with the voters.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My ability to think critically and objectively. I am pragmatic and sensible. I will always ask why things are done the way they are and find ways to improve. I am loyal and people can trust me to always do what I think is right.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe a state representative should be involved in their local community and be the voice for the district they live in. I'd like to introduce bills to the house that make the standard of living better for all Missourians, especially citizens of my district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

People actually wanting to move to St. Louis. I think the best thing that could happen to this City starts with early education. It is one of the most complex issues that has a lot of moving parts surrounding it, but at the end of the day I would like the emphasis to be put back on healing our education system in hopes to be a catalyst for the betterment of the City's future.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching the OJ Simpson trial everyday when my mom came home from work. I was 5 or 6.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was when I was 15 selling toy helicopters at the St. Louis Mills Mall. I also worked at Steak n Shake, and was a barista at a local coffee shop shortly after I turned 16. That summer I started working as a lifeguard for the St. Charles Parks Department. I had always had two jobs at a time for the following 4 years until I joined the Missouri Air National Guard at 20 years old.

My first adult civilian job was a Production Operator at a company that built airplane parts for Boeing, Gulfstream, and Sikorsky. I worked there for almost 2 years before I left to go to college. I then started my current career by working as Wireless Network Technician with World Wide Technology for 4 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Art of War - Sun Tzu
I think this book should be required reading in primary school because it highlights the basics of how to navigate life. You can apply this book to anything going on in your life and it will help you succeed.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Haha, well I pretty much already am Larry David from Curb Your Enthusiasm, but if I get to choose who I want to be then I would choose either James Bond or Batman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Too many things, haha! My biggest struggle is accepting that life isn't fair. The real world isn't fair. Realizing that nobody has anything figured out and that actually nobody has a clue about what they are doing.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The head of any State should be the most objective as possible. It is the duty of the House and Senate to give the head of State the most informed recommendation for legislature possible.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Emigration. I fear the standard of living in Missouri is becoming unlivable. People will not want to move here while current residents will leave. I want to see more growth in small business and make Missouri a place that drives innovation and makes technology companies want to move to Missouri.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. In fact I think it's better that they don't have any experience whatsoever. We need to stop the ability for politicians to be career politicians.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes of course! The best changes in government come from representatives collectively working together to fix problems in our State. We have all been elected by the people to work for the people, not the other way around. What better way to help the State than by mutually agreeing on issues that all parties are in favor of?

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ron Paul, Gary Johnson, and Tulsi Gabbard.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Unfortunately all I hear are bad things happening around my district. Crime, infrastructure, transportation, public school...these are just the main topics that are majorly problematic right now.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I'm a millennial, so I identify as Gen X.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

No.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Funding and grant money for St. Louis City public schools in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None yet.

What committees interest you?

Government Efficiency and Downsizing, Special Committee on Innovation and Technology, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Joint Committee on Education, Special Committee on Education Reform, Crime Prevention and Public Safety, Fiscal Review, Emerging Issues, Veterans, Special Committee on Small Business.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Every penny should be accounted for and tracked. Fund raising shouldn't be a thing. Campaigns should be capped monetarily. No insider trading. Lobbyists shouldn't exist.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Oppose. The State constitution is supposed to be amendable. The current initiative is only to make it more difficult to amend. This is unethical and political strategy; both of which should not happen.

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Cameron McCarty campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Missouri House of Representatives District 76	Lost general	$0	$0
Grand total			$0	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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